I've finishes but the Russian authors spelling is causing me a problem. If 35d is correct (using your ear) then Mr D ends in a I: but surely it conventionally ends in Y. Also effects 34d. Any views please?
Walked the dog, breakfasted studied crossword but now very frustrated...
1d set about attending course(6) A?T???
16a Beneficiary to discuss boundaries of estate ??N?E?E?
17a Area to lay egg on(4)?B?T abut? obit? what??why??
Is 52a orgies????